Managing System Files - 3Com 3CRUS2475 User Manual

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ANAGING
The configuration file structure consists of the following configuration
files:
Startup Configuration File — Contains the commands required to
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reconfigure the device to the same settings as when the device is
powered down or rebooted. The Startup file is created by copying the
configuration commands from the Running Configuration file or the
Backup Configuration file.
Running Configuration File — Contains all configuration file
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commands, as well as all commands entered during the current
session. After the device is powered down or rebooted, all commands
stored in the Running Configuration file are lost. During the startup
process, all commands in the Startup file are copied to the Running
Configuration File and applied to the device. During the session, all
new commands entered are added to the commands existing in the
Running Configuration file. Commands are not overwritten. To update
the Startup file, before powering down the device, the Running
Configuration file must be copied to the Startup Configuration file.
The next time the device is restarted, the commands are copied back
into the Running Configuration file from the Startup Configuration
file.
Image files — Software upgrades are used when a new version file is
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downloaded. The file is checked for the right format, and that it is
complete. After a successful download, the new version is marked,
and is used after the device is reset.
This section contains information for defining File maintenance and
includes both configuration file management as well as device access.
This section contains the following topics:
Backing Up and Restoring System Files
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Downloading the Software Image
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Activating Image Files
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